Post operative pain and lumbar epidural hematoma and pinhole dural leak noted by subsequent surgeon during evacuation of hematoma.Patient left care and moved out of state where he was treated for recurrence of dural leak, pain, paraparesis and bowel and bladder incontinence.

Severity Of Injury

Permanent: Significant - Deafness, loss of limb, loss of eye, loss of one kidney or lung.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

Legal Information

Date of Suit

Circuit Court Case Number

8/8/2008

2008 CA 007333

County Suit Filed in

Date of Final Disposition

Manatee

10/27/2010

Other Defendants Involved in this Claim

Pinnacle Medical (dismissed)

Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made

More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.

Final Method of Claim Disposition

Settled by parties

Court Decision

Other

No Court Proceedings.

Arbitration

Claim not subject to Arbitration.

Date of Payment

10/27/2010

Financial Information

Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?

Yes

Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured

$125,000

Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel

$23,492

All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid

$22,655

Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss

$125,000

Deductible

$50,000

Injured Person's Total Economic Loss

Incurred to Date

Anticipated

Medical Expense

$0

$0

Wage Loss

$0

$0

Other Expenses

$0

$0

Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely

Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.